For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 466 students in Metcalfe County, KY.
The top ranked public high school in Metcalfe County, KY is Metcalfe County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metcalfe County, KY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Metcalfe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Metcalfe County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metcalfe County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Metcalfe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalfe County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
208 Randolph St
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Metcalfe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Hornet Ave
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
102 Hornet Ave
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-0045
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-0045
Grades: 6
| 125 students
206 Education Way
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Metcalfe County Virtual School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Hornet Circle
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 432-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
1815 North Metcalfe School Ro
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 565-3215
Edmonton, KY 42129
(270) 565-3215
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
235 Nobob Summer Shade Rd
Summer Shade, KY 42166
(270) 428-3962
Summer Shade, KY 42166
(270) 428-3962
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Metcalfe County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Metcalfe County, KY include Metcalfe County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Metcalfe County?
1 public high schools are located in Metcalfe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Metcalfe County?
Metcalfe County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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